What is the CVSS score of CVE-2018-14036?

CVE-2018-14036 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2018-14036?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2018-14036. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 3.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2018-14036?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2018-14036. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Accountsservice CVE-2018-14036

MEDIUM

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2018-07-13 cve@mitre.org

Path Traversal Accountsservice

6.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 13, 2018 - 12:29 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

Directory Traversal with ../ sequences occurs in AccountsService before 0.6.50 because of an insufficient path check in user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb() in user.c.

AnalysisAI

Directory Traversal with ../ sequences occurs in AccountsService before 0.6.50 because of an insufficient path check in user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb() in user.c. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. Directory Traversal with ../ sequences occurs in AccountsService before 0.6.50 because of an insufficient path check in user_change_icon_file_authorized_cb() in user.c. Affected products include: Freedesktop Accountsservice. Version information: before 0.6.50.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.